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INCI name

DEXTRIN PALMITATE

Dextrin palmitate

AnticakingSurfactant – emulsifyingSurfactant – cleansingreviewed

An ester of dextrin and palmitic acid, used to gel oils and as an emulsifier.

What it is

Dextrin palmitate is the ester of dextrin (partially hydrolysed starch) with palmitic acid. It is known for its ability to thicken and gel oils. CosIng lists it as an anti-caking agent and an emulsifying and cleansing surfactant.

Where it is used

Found in lipsticks, lip glosses, makeup, cleansing oils and other oil-based products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not show the degree of esterification.

Functions

Anticaking
Preventing agglomeration of particulate solids into lumps or hard masses (cohesive cake), thus allowing free flow of particles.
Surfactant – emulsifying
Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
Surfactant – cleansing
Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (39)

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